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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.92, 2,909.64 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.92, 2,909.64 and 707.46 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.92 : 2,909.64 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.92/2,909.64 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.92x = 2,909.64 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.92x = 2,058,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,453.91/1,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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